Meet the Makers: Whimsy Chocolates
At Evergreen Custom Gifting we focus on curated, elevated, and locally-inspired keepsakes that create a meaningful connection to our destination. Partnering with fellow creative small business owners whenever possible. In our “Meet the Makers” series we feature the local artisans and makers that provide products for our gifts.
Today we highlight Whimsy Chocolates. Crafted with painstaking attention to detail, flavor and quality, Whimsy Chocolates combines natural ingredients and imaginative recipes for a fanciful sweet that delights the senses.
Our Favorite Product?
We love including Whimsy Chocolates in our custom gifts not only for their incredible taste but as well as the flexibility of their products. No matter the gift, they have a chocolate to match! From meltaways wrapped in color coordinating packaging such as this honey meltaway which matched perfectly to this honey inspired gift to truffles that fit PNW inspired gifts featuring local coffee or lavender!
Meet Pamela & The Story Behind!
After her daughter Jaden was born, Pamela Wanous was inspired to create a family legacy that could be passed down from generation to generation. Harkening back to her Aunt Vicki’s exquisite homemade chocolates, she fostered a whimsical notion that grew into an exciting adventure and co-founded Whimsy Chocolates. Pam’s outgoing warmth for people, her passion for community, and her inventive artisan flavors have made Whimsy far more than a business venture.
In this photo, Co-Owner, Pamela Wanous is hand dipping a dark truffle in a continuing education class.
What is your favorite part of doing what you do?
I love creating new flavors but I would say my favorite part is seeing people eat our chocolates and the reaction of pure joy on their face.
Photo on left: Jacobsen Infused Salted Caramel featuring five different infused salts.
What new products are you most excited about?
I am really excited about my first savory caramel! I was wanting to play around with my favorite flavors and the following three are new to our website as of this fall:
Sage & Black Pepper Caramel
Hazelnut Caramel
Golden Hazelnut Meltaway
Photo on Right: A long standing favorite, "Mocha Meltaway," made with Rose City Coffee this meltaway is dairy free, gluten free and vegan. It reminds me of a chocolate covered espresso bean.
What else should we know about
Whimsy Chocolates
We offer a wide verity of dairy free, gluten free and vegan chocolates. Many of our Meltaways tick all of these boxes. They are made with high quality chocolate and coconut oil. The coconut oil makes the chocolate melt quickly like a truffle.